Home of the NSF Webcam. Also home of the most amazing coconut shrimp, according to Wayward. They serve brunch, too. Pancakes and coffee as a booster sails into Port? Yes, please.
Category: Cape/Port Canaveral
Located on the barrier island south of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Cape Canaveral offers spectacular beaches as well as close access to Port Canaveral.
Star-Fleet Tours
Star-Fleet Tours offers launch viewing boat tours, and pre-launch guided history boat tours of the spaceport! For more information, check out their website at www.star-fleet.tours.
SpaceX LZ-2
SpaceX lands their Falcon Heavy first stage boosters here.
SpaceX LZ-1
SpaceX lands their Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy first stage boosters here.
ULA SLC-41
United Launch Alliance launches their Atlas V and Vulcan rockets from here.
SpaceX SLC-40
SpaceX launches their Falcon 9 rockets from here.
ULA SLC-37
United Launch Alliance launches their Delta IV and Delta IV Heavy rockets from here.
Sands Space and History Center
★ www.afspacemuseum.org/historycenter/
★ 100 Spaceport Way
★ Cape Canaveral FL 32920
★ +1 (321) 853-1919
★ 100 Spaceport Way
★ Cape Canaveral FL 32920
★ +1 (321) 853-1919
The Sands Museum is located outside the CCAFS gates and is open to the public. Call for availability information on launch days. Features items & history from the early days of the space program to the present, and a gift shop that offers a variety of interesting things often not found elsewhere. Pay no attention to the ambiguity of Google Maps; the museum is located behind the SpaceX Launch & Landing Control Center, not in it. Recommended by Wayward.
Exploration Tower
7-story observation deck & attraction in Port Canaveral. $5 admission, generally $15 for launch viewing. Check prices/availability in advance if this is your plan, as sometimes the tower is reserved for private parties. NOTE: Tripods are NOT PERMITTED for launch viewing from Exploration Tower.
Jetty Park
★ www.portcanaveral.com/Recreation/Jetty-Park-Beach-Pier
★ 9035 Campground Circle
★ Cape Canaveral FL 32920
★ +1 (321) 783-7111
★ 9035 Campground Circle
★ Cape Canaveral FL 32920
★ +1 (321) 783-7111
Often used by photographers for snapshots of incoming booster-laden barges. Open 5 am – 11 pm. Restrooms & concessions available 7 am – 7 pm. Parking $15.